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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rochester water main break closes additional portion of Broadway Avenue Wednesday
Apr. 9—ROCHESTER — A water main break has closed an additional portion of North Broadway Avenue on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A contractor working near the Recreation Center on North Broadway struck a water main, causing a "large break" around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from Rochester Public Utilities. RPU crews are on-site and "working quickly to resolve the issue." North Broadway is closed between Elton Hills Drive and 16th Street. Traffic is being detoured on 17th Street Northeast, Second Avenue Northeast and 16th Street Northeast. RPU asks people to follow the detour and plan for extra travel time. North Broadway from 13th to 16th streets, near the Silver Lake bridge to the Rochester Recreation Center, has been closed due to the multi-year project of reconstructing intersections and sidewalks. The closure with vehicle and pedestrian detours is in place until mid-April. RPU also shared these notes of impact for Wednesday: * Customers in the impacted area may experience rusty or discolored water. * Parts of North Broadway may be without water temporarily. * RPU crews will flush the system in the area to help clear things up as soon as possible. What people can do: * If you notice discolored water, try to limit water use if possible. * When needed, use cold water only.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Raccoon in Rochester knocks out power to thousands
The Brief A raccoon in Rochester knocked out power to more than 2,000 customers early Wednesday morning. The raccoon got curious and came into contact with a transformer. Power was restored quickly, and somehow, the raccoon survived and will make a full recovery. ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A raccoon in Rochester wreaked havoc on the northeast side of the city early Wednesday morning after knocking out power to thousands while most people were sleeping. The backstory City officials say a large raccoon somehow snuck their way into a transformer and did enough damage to knock out power in the area. Officials acted quickly and got power back on within an hour. What we don't know Animals don't typically handle electricity well, but this raccoon not only survived, but is expected to make a full recovery. What they're saying Rochester Public Utilities posted about the raccoon to social media, saying, "To our furry friend: wishing you a full recovery… and please, steer clear of our equipment next time!" The Source Rochester city officials and Rochester Public Utilities shared the information in a Facebook post.
